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Dates: Tuesdays, October 14-November 4, 2025
Times: 10:00 am-noon Pacific Time, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern Time, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm London Time*
Level: Beginner through Intermediate. Some experience in drawing and watercolor is helpful
Medium: Watercolor or gouache
* please note that class on October 28 will be held at 5:00 pm-7:00 pm London time because of daylight savings time ending
Embark on a creative journey into crumbling structures, overgrown walls, and elegant decay as you learn to capture their essence in loose, expressive paintings. You’ll explore:
• Texture & decay: Master techniques for rendering broken surfaces, negative painting, and layers of vegetation.
• Bold, high key sketches: Create vivid compositions that emphasize dramatic light and atmosphere.
• Pen and ink detailing: Add architectural flourishes, cracks, and ornamental accents with loose ink work.
• Watercolor demonstrations: Watch live demos showcasing washes, layering, and how to evoke mood and structure.
Homework will be submitted online, allowing Sarah to provide personalized feedback and guidance to each student. Some painting experience is helpful—but above all, bring curiosity and a sense of discovery. Some experience in watercolor and drawing is helpful.
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$295.00
Award-winning Northwest Watercolor Society Signature member, artist, and instructor, Sarah B. Hansen has been painting for over 30 years. A self-taught painter, Sarah began by painting traditional transparent watercolor on paper, primarily portraits. By recently converting into a landscape artist, Sarah has found in the combination of her love of nature and gestural paint application, an open door into limitless possibilities of expression. Born and raised in Southwestern Colorado, Sarah moved to Oregon in 1987, working as a commercial and residential designer in Portland. Now, Sarah can be found creating acrylic and watercolor landscapes from her studio in Bend, Oregon. Her collectors range regionally and worldwide, both in residential homes and hospitality facilities, such as Kaiser Permanente, Sunriver Resort, and Cascade Medical Imaging. She teaches workshops both regionally and abroad. Member American Women Artists, NWWS, Pacific Rim Institute of Marine Artists.
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